California Resource Recovery Association

California Resource Recovery Association The California Resource Recovery Association (CRRA, founded 1974) is California’s statewide recycling association. We invite you to join us.

That provides its members with resources to advance local, regional and statewide waste reduction effort Founded in 1974, the California Resource Recovery Association (CRRA) is a non-profit 501(C)3 organization dedicated to promoting waste reduction, reuse, recycling, pollution prevention, and composting. The CRRA works to expand markets for recycled materials, promotes sustainable materials polic

ies and is a clearinghouse for information, innovation, and industry and governmental initiatives. CRRA newsletters, workshops and conferences provide up-to-the-minute information on issues that shape the recycling and composting fields. CRRA is the premier organization for linking like-minded individuals from every facet of the industry. Non-profits, waste haulers, recyclers, state, federal and local government, recycled product manufacturers and many others come together under the CRRA umbrella.

We’re so excited to bring you our second Trashy Yappy Hour! A gathering for anyone who loves community, conversation, an...
06/11/2026

We’re so excited to bring you our second Trashy Yappy Hour! A gathering for anyone who loves community, conversation, and maybe a little trash talk (the sustainable kind).
Come sip something cold, meet new people, and explore the world of waste with CRRA and our amazing hosts at Science Discovery of San Luis Obispo.

This event is open to all. Waste professionals and waste curious are all welcome. Head to www.crra.com/events to register today.

Calling all CRRA members! 🌿We're hosting a members‑only Legislative Policy Webinar on Wednesday, May 20th from 2–3 PM. T...
05/15/2026

Calling all CRRA members! 🌿
We're hosting a members‑only Legislative Policy Webinar on Wednesday, May 20th from 2–3 PM. This is your chance to hear directly from industry experts about the legislation shaping California’s recycling landscape.
You’ll get a Policy 101 intro plus insights on the most important bills currently in motion in Sacramento.

🔗Register today www.crra.com/events

This summer, CRRA’s Behavior Based Strategies Council (BBSC) invites you to a powerful 3‑part webinar series designed to...
05/11/2026

This summer, CRRA’s Behavior Based Strategies Council (BBSC) invites you to a powerful 3‑part webinar series designed to help you understand and influence real human behavior.

Led by Gretchen Engbring, Social Scientist at Stanford University, this workshop will translate social‑science research into practical strategies you can apply immediately in your programs, outreach, and community engagement.

🌟 Free for all BBSC members
🌟Actionable, science‑backed tools
🌟A chance to win a 30‑minute consulting session if you attend all three sessions

📆 June 17 • July 15 • August 19
🕤 9:30–11:00 AM

1️⃣Join BBSC on Mobilize
🔗 tinyurl.com/BBSCmobilize
2️⃣Register in the Events tab

Let’s strengthen our work and our impact together! Register today!

Calling all members! ☕✨Our next lunch time Coffee Chat with a Mentor is happening May 11th from 12–1 PM, and you won’t ...
05/05/2026

Calling all members! ☕✨

Our next lunch time Coffee Chat with a Mentor is happening May 11th from 12–1 PM, and you won’t want to miss this one.

Our Mentor of the Day, Julia Au, will be sharing her experiences, challenges, and career insights. Attendees will have the chance to ask questions and connect with other members who are navigating similar paths.

If you’re looking for community, guidance, or just a meaningful way to spend your lunch break, this is it.

Join us by registering at www.crra.com/events

CRRA is hosting a Trashy Yap‑py Hour and everyone’s invited, industry pros, newbies, and the waste‑curious alike. Come c...
05/05/2026

CRRA is hosting a Trashy Yap‑py Hour and everyone’s invited, industry pros, newbies, and the waste‑curious alike. Come chat, connect, and enjoy a laid‑back evening with great company.

📅 Tuesday, May 12 | 6–9:30 PM
📍 Benny Boy Brewing, Los Angeles
✨ Big thanks to Athens Services for the venue support!
🔗 Find info and RSVP at www.crra.com/news-and-events

Why you’ll love it:
• Meet cool people before CRRA's August conference
• Learn something new about the waste world
• Chill vibes + two adorable brewery cats
• Open to all — no membership needed

RSVP required (60 spots). Free event. Ages 21+. Drinks and parking not included.

04/24/2026

💚 Thank you to all our amazing Earth Day Art Contest participants!

This year CRRA's theme, Earth’s Zero Waste Heroes, inspired such thoughtful, creative, and powerful artwork from students across every grade level. We’re excited to share a video featuring all of this year’s submissions. Each one is a reminder of how our youngest community members are imagining a cleaner, more sustainable future.🌎

Thank you again to every student who participated and shared their talent with us. Help us celebrate their work by sharing this video on your own social channels. Head to 🔗www.crra.com to see our online gallery!

04/22/2026

🌎💚Happy Earth Day! Meet Our Zero Waste Heroes! 🎉

In honor of Earth Day, we’re thrilled to announce the Top 3 winners in each grade category, K–5th and 6th–12th. For this year’s art contest, students embraced the theme "Earth’s Zero Waste Heroes" with creativity, passion, and big ideas for a cleaner future.

The full gallery is live at crra.com/news-and-events/artcontest2026.
And keep an eye out, we’ll be sharing a dedicated post later this week featuring all submissions from our talented young artists. Happy Earth Day everyone!




04/09/2026

🚀 CRRA conference scholarship applications are officially OPEN!

Join us at CRRA’s 50th Annual Conference & Trade Show, either in person for one full day or virtually for the entire event.💚♻️

Scholarship recipients receive:
• A one-day in-person conference access
OR
• A full virtual conference registration

Don’t miss your chance to be part of this milestone year.
Apply now 🔗www.crra.com

‼️Submission deadline extended‼️Our nomination period has been extended! Submit today for our Annual Awards Program.🏆 We...
03/24/2026

‼️Submission deadline extended‼️

Our nomination period has been extended! Submit today for our Annual Awards Program.🏆 We’ll be celebrating this year’s winners at CRRA’s Annual Conference in beautiful San Diego, August 30–September 2.

Help us honor the leaders moving our mission and values forward. Submit your nominations today through through March 27th at 11:59PM PST.

For more information visit our website www.crra.com

🌎CRRA's Earth Day Student Art Contest is officially open and this year’s theme is Earth’s Zero‑Waste Heroes! Imagine th...
03/11/2026

🌎CRRA's Earth Day Student Art Contest is officially open and this year’s theme is Earth’s Zero‑Waste Heroes!

Imagine the planet filled with sustainability superheroes, recycling wizards, compost champions...and maybe even a hero that only you can dream up!

Create an original artwork using to bring your hero to life. AI‑generated art won’t be accepted, this one’s all about your imagination. 🤩

🗓️Key Dates
Submit: March 9–April 3
Winners announced on Earth Day, April 22

🔗Visit crra.com/artcontest to learn more!

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95691

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